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Are sea star poisonous?
There is at least one venomous species called the crown of thorns and has poison spikes. Search images to see one.
What hunts the crown of thorns starfish?
The crown of thorns starfish is primarily preyed upon by the giant triton snail, which is its most significant natural predator. Other potential predators include certain species of fish, such as the pufferfish and some sea turtles, but their impact on crown of thorns populations is minimal compared to the giant triton. Additionally, certain species of crabs and sea urchins may also feed on them, although they are less effective. Overall, the giant triton plays a crucial role in controlling crown of thorns starfish populations in coral reef ecosystems.
What does a Black Sea urchin and a crown of thorns starfish have in common?
ummm they live in the ocean
What starfish is harming the Barrier Reef?
A starfish called Crown of Thorns starfish.The Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Acanthaster planci, commonly known as the crown-of-thorns starfish, is a large multi-armed starfish (or seastar) that usually preys upon hard, or stony, coral polyps (Scleractinia). It is a coral reef predator which preys on coral polyps by climbing onto them, extruding its stomach over them, and releasing digestive enzymes to absorb the liquified tissue. An individual adult of this species can eat up to six square metres of living reef in a single year.
What animals eat sea coral?
One animal that eats coral is the parrotfish. It has a very hard beak-like mouth and bites off bits of coral, eating the live coral animals and eventually excreting the hard parts as sand. Another is the Crown of Thorns Sea Star, which extrudes it's stomach over the coral to digest it. In groups they can decimate an outcrop of coral. The Crown of Thorns is covered with venomous spines which exude a neurotoxin.
What predators eat star fish?
sea otters and sharks
What sea creature is eating away the Great Barrier Reef?
The Crown of Thorns starfish is the biggest natural threat to the Great Barrier Reef.
How does a starfish avoid predators?
a sea star avoids predators because it has spikes on it so it's predators can't eat it
What do crown of thorns sea stars eat?
Crown of thorns sea stars primarily feed on coral polyps. They use their numerous arms to pry open coral polyps and digest the tissue inside. This feeding behavior can have devastating effects on coral reefs if their populations are not controlled.
Types of animal found in sea and their food?
The Crown-of-Thorns starfish is a nocturnal sea creature which feeds on coral polyps. But the star fish are a delicacy to a creature called Tritons Trumpet. Now these names sound like they are made up but I can assure you that they are real! :-P And are incredible creatures, they are so interesting. Oh and yes they live in the sea!
What are the most poisonous sea animals?
Sea anemones, cucumbers & urchins, stinging/fire corals, crown-of-thorns starfish, hydroids/fireweed, box jellyfish, and irukandjis...just to name a few.
What are some harmful Echinodermata?
Some harmful echinoderms include crown-of-thorns starfish, which can devastate coral reefs by feeding on coral polyps; the flower urchin, which can overgraze algae and disrupt marine ecosystems; and sea cucumbers, which can damage habitats by overconsuming sediments.
